Galway to Portlaoise Trains

Galway to Portlaoise trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galway and Portlaoise takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Galway to Portlaoise. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 31m
Duration: 156 km
Distance: €18
Average price: Every 3 hours
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2h 28m

€15–22

Galway to Portlaoise train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Galway and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 2:02 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 4:02 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 6:02 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:30 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 12:32 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 12:32 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 12:32 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 12:32 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 3:27 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Galway to Portlaoise? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Galway to Portlaoise trains

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Galway to Portlaoise train times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:17 AM

11:00 AM → 2:02 PM

1:40 PM → 4:02 PM

3:00 PM → 6:02 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:30 AM → 12:32 PM

11:05 AM → 1:27 PM

1:05 PM → 4:21 PM

3:05 PM → 6:20 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:30 AM

7:30 AM → 10:32 AM

9:05 AM → 11:33 AM

10:10 AM → 12:32 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:30 AM

7:30 AM → 10:32 AM

9:05 AM → 11:33 AM

10:10 AM → 12:32 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:30 AM

7:30 AM → 10:32 AM

9:05 AM → 11:33 AM

10:10 AM → 12:32 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:30 AM

7:30 AM → 10:32 AM

9:05 AM → 11:33 AM

10:10 AM → 12:32 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:44 AM

9:30 AM → 11:33 AM

11:05 AM → 1:27 PM

1:05 PM → 3:27 PM

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